CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED CATFISH

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Flaky fish fillets and strips of bacon are wrapped around a rich cream cheese filling, making an entree that's sure to pamper the two of you! "It's become a favorite at my house," says Anneliese Deising of Plymouth, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bacon strips
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
4-1/2 teaspoons cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped celery
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels; keep warm. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cream cheese, 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, onion, celery, parsley, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and salt. Sprinkle catfish fillets with remaining lemon juice and pepper. Spread crumb mixture over each fillet; roll from one end. Wrap two strips of bacon around each fillet and secure with toothpicks. , Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 43g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

William Syvertsen
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This recipe is a great way to cook catfish. The fish was cooked perfectly and the cream cheese stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Saran Awan
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This recipe was a hit! The catfish was cooked perfectly and the cream cheese stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Allan Janes
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The catfish was cooked perfectly and the cream cheese stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Emon Hossain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The catfish was flaky and moist, and the cream cheese stuffing was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Crash N Smash Gaming
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the cream cheese stuffing is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Awwal Abba Jakada
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The catfish was delicious and the cream cheese stuffing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Najaf
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The catfish is cooked perfectly and the cream cheese stuffing is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sherrin Nambela
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I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best catfish he's ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Wendy Totten
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This recipe is a great way to cook catfish. The fish was cooked perfectly and the cream cheese stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jahedul islam Jahed
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I'm not a big fan of catfish, but I loved this recipe! The cream cheese stuffing was so good that it made me forget all about the fish.


Salvation IQ
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This recipe was a hit! The catfish was cooked perfectly and the cream cheese stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


YuGal
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The catfish was cooked perfectly and the cream cheese stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


daham samal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The catfish was flaky and moist, and the cream cheese stuffing was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph Cardin
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The catfish was delicious, and the cream cheese stuffing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Mrtun Joy
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This recipe is a keeper! The catfish was cooked perfectly, and the cream cheese stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Jessie Bryant
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the catfish, and they couldn't get enough of the cream cheese stuffing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Abdulai A Kabir
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This was my first time cooking catfish, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the cream cheese stuffing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sindy Reyes
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I've made this dish several times now, and it always turns out amazing. The catfish is always flaky and moist, and the cream cheese stuffing is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


God'spower Obokparo
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This catfish recipe was an absolute delight! The cream cheese stuffing was rich and flavorful, and the fish cooked to perfection. My family raved about it, and I'll definitely be making it again soon.